Harriet Beecher Stowe and the enduring call to write
The passage recalls Harriet Beecher Stowe's perseverance under poverty and six children to complete a book that faced initial indifference but later helped cast slavery out of the nation. It urges writers to persevere, believing in their purpose and completing their work despite impossibilities.
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Warning signs of infantile paralysis parents should monitor
Parents worry as summer ends about infantile paralysis. If a child shows listlessness or tiredness, put him to bed and call a doctor. Symptoms include headache, loss of appetite, fatigue, weakness, feverishness, thirst, and inability to bend the head to the chest. Rest until medical help arrives.
Strike Delays Sunday Papers As Deliverymen Strike
A New Yorker orders the Times and learns no papers are available due to a deliverymen strike. The newsdealer confirms there will be no newspapers all day, surprising a long-time customer who expects routine Sunday editions.
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The Power and Plight of Newspapers in War Time
The piece portrays public shock when a New York radio blackout cut millions from their newspapers and argues that newspapers remain vital to war morale and daily life. It stresses readers' need for detailed, timely local and national coverage and warns radio cannot replace print for comprehension.
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